US3264974A
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Egg cooking apparatus
Assignee: Western Farmers Assoc
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Filing: 1964-02-17
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1984-02-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin W Miller
- 👤 Rolly P Fringer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:38
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/04; A47J37/044; A47J29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A COOKING APPARATUS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: AN ENDLESS BELT; SUPPORT MEANS SUPPORTING SAID BELT AND DEFINING A FIRST HORIZONTAL BELT SECTION AND A SECOND BELT SECTION; DRIVE MEANS ADAPTED TO CAUSE TRANSLATION OF SAID FIRST SECTION IN A FIRST DIRECTION; A COOKING CHAMBER DISPOSED ABOUT SAID FIRST SECTION OF SAID BELT; MEANS FOR APPLYING HEAT TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID COOKING CHAMBER AND TO A PORTION OF SAID FIRST SECTION; FIRST AND SECOND FLUID CONDUIT MEANS ALIGNED WITH SAID BELT; A SEPARATION ELEMENT INCLUDING A FIRST SECTION DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONDUIT MEANS AND ENGAGED WITH SAID BELT AND PARTIALLY DISPOSED IN SAID CHAMBER ADAPTED TO MAINTAIN MATERIAL DISCHARGED FROM SAID TWO CONDUIT MEANS ONTO SAID BELT SEPARATED DURING INITIAL TRAVEL THEREOF IN SAID CHAMBER; AND COOKED MATERIAL RECEIVING MEANS IN COOPERATIVE RELATION WITH SAID BELT ADAPTED TO RECEIVE COOKED MATERIAL FROM SAID BELT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A COOKING APPARATUS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: AN ENDLESS BELT; SUPPORT MEANS SUPPORTING SAID BELT AND DEFINING A FIRST HORIZONTAL BELT SECTION AND A SECOND BELT SECTION; DRIVE MEANS ADAPTED TO CAUSE TRANSLATION OF SAID FIRST SECTION IN A FIRST DIRECTION; A COOKING CHAMBER DISPOSED ABOUT SAID FIRST SECTION OF SAID BELT; MEANS FOR APPLYING HEAT TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID COOKING CHAMBER AND TO A PORTION OF SAID FIRST SECTION; FIRST AND SECOND FLUID CONDUIT MEANS ALIGNED WITH SAID BELT; A SEPARATION ELEMENT INCLUDING A FIRST SECTION DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONDUIT MEANS AND ENGAGED WITH SAID BELT AND PARTIALLY DISPOSED IN SAID CHAMBER ADAPTED TO MAINTAIN MATERIAL DISCHARGED FROM SAID TWO CONDUIT MEANS ONTO SAID BELT SEPARATED DURING INITIAL TRAVEL THEREOF IN SAID CHAMBER; AND COOKED MATERIAL RECEIVING MEANS IN COOPERATIVE RELATION WITH SAID BELT ADAPTED TO RECEIVE COOKED MATERIAL FROM SAID BELT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |